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DoDM 4140.65, July 2, 2020Table 1. Approved WPM Treatments and ISPM 15 Certification Marks, ContinuedMaterialCompliant nonmanufacturedWPMISPM 15ISPM 15 TreatmentCertificationprocessesMarkISPM 15CertificationChemically-treated WPMMark SFwith SFforsulfurylfluoride (SF)InaccordancewithWPMTreatmentCertified byISPM 15HN NPPOaccreditedagencyf. Consider WPM certified with ISPM 15 certification marks ready for release into theDefense Transportation System.g. Establish self-certifying WPM programs that comply with the guidance of this issuance.Program procedures must, at a minimum, require the DoD Component to:(1) Inspect WPM, regardless of its origin, that is to be entrusted to or used by the DoD toensure its compliance with ISPM 15 and the IPPC as prescribed in the April 16, 2019 MOUbetween DoD and the USDA, APHIS PPQ when WPM is used either:(a) In shipments to countries requiring compliance with criteria in ISPM 15 or Part319 of Title 7, CFR; or(b) With imports into the United States.(2) Use ISPM 15 standards to inspect WPM and prevent the introduction and spread offorest pests and promote measures for control.(3) Inspect, treat, and mark:(a) WPM as defined in the Glossary.(b) WPM with ISPM 15 certification marks for HT, DH treatment, SF treatment, orMB fumigation treatments applied.h. Use when needed, without treating or marking:(1) Packaging materials made wholly of processed wood material.(2) Wood components permanently attached to freight vehicles and containers.(3) Sawdust, wood shavings, and wood wool.(4) Pieces of wood that are less than 6 millimeters (mm) or 1/4 inch in any dimension.SECTION 3: WPM TREATMENT AND MARKING PROCEDURES10

DoDM 4140.65, July 2, 2020(5) WPM with a moisture content higher than 75 percent (dry basis) and is exempt fromtreatment by SF.(6) WPM containing a piece of wood exceeding 7 7/8 inches (20 centimeters (cm)) incross-section at its smallest dimension.i. Use WPM with bark only after debarking.(1) Removal of bark is required regardless of type of treatment applied.(2) Any number of separate small pieces of bark may remain if they are either:(a) Less than 1 1/4 inches (3 cm) in width, regardless of length; or(b) Greater than 1 1/4 inches (3 cm) in width, where the total surface area of anindividual piece of bark is less than 7 3/4 square inches (50 square cm).3.2. WPM CERTIFICATION MARKING.DoD Components:a. Inspect existing WPM for compliance with the DoD pest-free procedures in Section 5 orwith the ISPM 15 requirements as shown in Table 2 and the examples in Figure 1:(1) The approved international symbol for WPM as shown in Element (1) of Example A.(2) The country code of the origin certifying activity (e.g., United States) in Element (2)of Examples A, B, and C.(3) The logo for the certifying agency accredited by the ALSC Board of Review foundon the ALSC website (e.g., trademark (TM)) in Element (3) of Example A or the DoD activity’sDoDAAC (e.g., SW3275 in Element (3) of Example C for a DoD self-certified mark).(4) The acronym for the approved WPM treatment method as listed in Table 1 (e.g., HTin Element (4) of Example A, MB fumigation treatment in Element (4) of Example C, or SF forSF treatment).(5) The TM for the certifying organization (e.g., TM) in Element (5) of Example A.(6) The letters “DUN” used only to mark dunnage as shown in Element (6) of ExampleB and may be abbreviated DUN or spelled out fully. Mark only dunnage with the word“DUNNAGE.” Do not include “DUNNAGE” in the markings for other types of WPM.SECTION 3: WPM TREATMENT AND MARKING PROCEDURES11

DoDM 4140.65, July 2, 2020Table 2. Elements of ISPM 15 Certification MarksElementNumber(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)Description of the Elements in the Example ISPM 15 Certification MarkingsApproved international symbol for compliant WPM.Country code, two letter abbreviation of the country of origin certifying activity.Facility identification, product name, brand or assigned facility number of theagency accredited by the ALSC Board of Review found on the ALSC Website athttp://www.alsc.org or DoDAAC for the DoD organization authorized to selfcertify material certification.WPM treatment method (e.g., HT for heat treatment or DH for dielectric heattreatment).TM used in Examples A and B as the identifying symbol, logo, or name of theagency accredited by the ALSC Board of Review found on the ALSC website athttp://www.alsc.org or DoD used in Example C when a DoD organization hasself-certified the material certification.DUN included only for WPM dunnage (may be abbreviated DUN or spelled outfully as DUNNAGE).Figure 1. Examples of ISPM 15 Certification Marksb. Inspect existing WPM for ISPM 15 certification marks or, after treatment andcertification, apply ISPM 15 certification marks that:(1) Allow easy identification of compliant WPM.(2) Where applicable, indicate compliance with Part 319 of Title 7, CFR. The markmust be legible, durable, and non-transferable. Place the mark on at least two opposite sides ofthe wood packaging unit, such as a pallet load, box, or crate.SECTION 3: WPM TREATMENT AND MARKING PROCEDURES12

DoDM 4140.65, July 2, 2020(3) Are permanent.(4) Are stamped, stenciled, or branded directly onto or into the WPM. The mark cannotbe hand drawn.(5) Are a contrasting color. Red and orange are not authorized for use.(6) Are placed in a location that is visible when the wood packaging is in use.(7) Are placed in a location that can be adjusted to ensure the visibility in the woodpackaging unit configuration. ISPM 15 certification marks must be visible at all times even ifstrapping is applied.c. Apply ISPM 15 certification marks for WPM used in pallet load configurations.d. Consider ISPM 15 certification marks as verification of compliance when applied todunnage. Consider ISPM 15 certification marks for WPM dunnage as verification when appliedto pallet load configurations.e. Apply ISPM 15 certification marks to WPM support assemblies (e.g., pallets). Considerthe WPM support assemblies as one piece of the wood packaging product, which could includepallet side supports, caps, spacers, and other support assemblies with WPM components securedwith screws, nails, or bolts. DoD Components do not need to apply separate markings toindividual components (e.g., on each side support, cap, or spacer).f. Inspect for or apply ISPM 15 quality certification marks to pallets on any stringer or blockon opposite sides or ends of the pallets where the markings are clearly visible as indicated inFigure 3.SECTION 3: WPM TREATMENT AND MARKING PROCEDURES13

DoDM 4140.65, July 2, 2020Figure 2. ISPM Certification Marks on Palletg. Inspect for ISPM 15 certification marks or apply ISPM 15 certification marks on palletside supports or pallet caps on the outward facing surface as shown on Figures 4 and 5. Applymarkings in a visible location on at least two diagonally opposite sides of the wood packagingproduct where the markings remain visible after pallet strapping is applied. DoD Componentsdo not need to mark each individual component piece of the assembled wood packaging product.Figure 3. ISPM 15 Certification Marks on Pallet Side SupportsSECTION 3: WPM TREATMENT AND MARKING PROCEDURES14

DoDM 4140.65, July 2, 2020Figure 4. ISPM Certification Marks on Pallet Caph. Inspect for ISPM 15 certification marks or apply ISPM 15 certification marks to palletfiller assemblies on at least two opposite sides of the filler assembly as shown in Figure 6. DoDComponents do not have to mark each individual piece of the pallet filler assembly.Figure 5. ISPM 15 Certification Marks on Pallet Filler Assembliesi. Inspect for ISPM 15 certification marks or apply ISPM 15 certification marks to individualpieces of WPM used in pallet configuration that are not visible or only partially visible at leastonce per piece as shown on the wood vertical separator in Figure 7.SECTION 3: WPM TREATMENT AND MARKING PROCEDURES15

DoDM 4140.65, July 2, 2020Figure 6. ISPM 15 Certification Marks on an Individual Piecej. Inspect for ISPM 15 certification marks or apply the ISPM 15 certification mark on at leasttwo opposite sides of WPM used in the construction of containers, boxes, crates, or similar woodpackaging products as shown in Figure 8.Figure 7. ISPM 15 Certification Marks on Containers, Boxes, or Cratesk. Look for marks or apply the ISPM 15 certification mark in a visible location on theprocessed wood material components of a composite unit made of both treated and processedwood material (e.g., composite units shown in Figure 7 or Figure 8).SECTION 3: WPM TREATMENT AND MARKING PROCEDURES16

DoDM 4140.65, July 2, 2020l. Look for or apply the ISPM 15 certification mark to WPM used for dunnage that istypically used for blocking and bracing during containerization and does not remain with thecommodity.(1) Place the ISPM 15 certification mark on dunnage in a location that is visible toinspectors verifying WPM compliance with ISPM 15 and ALSC standards without unloading orunstuffing a container.(2) On separate, individual cut pieces of WPM used for blocking and bracing, tirechocks, load boards, and other loose wood used in securing cargo during transit, apply the ISPM15 certification mark:(a) Multiple places along the entire length of the wood at very short intervals. Thewood may be then cut to a size where at least one mark (although two marks are preferable) mayremain present on the cut portion; or(b) During the time of use in a visible location on the final cut piece of treated wood.(3) Apply ISPM 15 certification marks to dunnage assemblies as one piece of resultantwood packaging product, such as side blocking gates, door gates, center gates, nose gates, andrear bulkhead gates constructed of WPM components secured with screws, nails, or bolts. ApplyISPM 15 certification marks on the opposite side of the dunnage. DoD Components do not needto apply separate ISPM 15 certification marks to the individual components.SECTION 3: WPM TREATMENT AND MARKING PROCEDURES17

DoDM 4140.65, July 2, 2020SECTION 4: DOD SELF-CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES4.1. DOD SELF-CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES.a. DoD Components locally procure the certification marking devices that conform withFigure 1 when self-certifying ISPM 15 compliance and applying the ISPM 15 certification markon WPM. DoD Components may self-certify WPM compliance with ISPM 15 and apply theappropriate certification marking as shown in Figure 1 on WPM that fully complies with ISPM15 guidelines.b. DoD Components will not add any extraneous markings within the border of thecertification.c. DoD Components may self-certify and apply the previous versions of the ISPM 15certification mark as shown in Figure 9, until the marking device becomes worn and no longerprovides a clear mark. DoD Components replace defective or illegible ISPM 15 certificationmarking devices.Figure 8. Previous Version of the ISPM Certification Markd. DoD Component personnel are only authorized to self-certify using the DoD TM aftercompleting the DoD WPM training and certification requirements found athttps://tarp.navsup.navy.mil/wpm. Once training is complete, DoD Component personnel mayself-certify and apply the ISPM 15 certification markings to:(1) ISPM 15 compliant wood procured commercially and the containers, pallets, or otherWPM constructed from that wood.(2) WPM products constructed from ISPM 15 compliant wood acquired commercially.(3) WPM repaired using ISPM 15 compliant replacement wood if the entire originalWPM product is ISPM 15 compliant.e. Use of DoD pest-free certification markings to WPM are in accordance with therequirements in Section 5.f. DoD Component activities that contract with an approved ALSC agency or HN accreditedagency involved with WPM kiln drying operations:SECTION 4: DOD SELF-CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES18

DoDM 4140.65, July 2, 2020(1) Train all personnel to operate the wood HT chamber or kiln used to process WPMproducts to ISPM 15 standards.(2) Require successful completion of the DoD web-based training course athttps://tarp.navsup.navy.mil/wpm or DLA Distribution Operations WPM Course Number LMSENV-WPM once every 2 years.(3) Enroll with and pass the audits from an approved ALSC or HN accredited agency foroperation of the wood HT chamber. After passing the audit, the accredited agency provides theALSC or HN-approved WPM certification mark.g. If located on a non-U.S. site and the HN does not have an NPPO or ISPM 15 WPMprogram, the DoD Component may either:(1) Self-certify and mark WPM that has been treated in a HT chamber or kiln inaccordance with U.S. requirements for ISPM 15 HT certification markings; or(2) Certify and apply the DoD pest-free certification markings in accordance with therequirements in Section 5.4.2. PROCUREMENT.DoD Components:a. Use the guidelines from the ISPM 15 and ALSC publications to procure WPM (includingdunnage and bulk lumber used for packaging).b. Establish specifications, requirements, and terms of conditions in every solicitation andcontract for goods and in every purchase with a government charge card, for vendors to use orprovide WPM that meets requirements in Part 319 of Title 7, CFR, ISPM 15, and ALSCpublications listed in Table 1:(1) When using WPM to deliver goods to any DoD installation, destination, or storagelocation.(2) For WPM and bulk lumber used for packaging or purchased to fabricate WPM.c. Frustrate materiel received with non- ISPM 15 compliant WPM and issue a supplydiscrepancy report (SDR) in accordance with Volume 2 of the Defense Logistics Manual (DLM)4000.25.d. When acquiring bulk raw lumber that is HT or kiln-dried HT or contractor services forWPM, establish requirements for the vendor to use WPM and provide WPM that has the ALSCor HN NPPO-assigned marking in accordance with the ISPM 15 guidelines and the ALSCenforcement regulations.SECTION 4: DOD SELF-CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES19

DoDM 4140.65, July 2, 2020e. When treating WPM, require vendors to use an approved method listed in Table 1 before,during, and after painting; apply the ISPM 15 certification marking in a contrasting color.f. Establish WPM training requirements in service contracts for employees performingWPM tasks as specified in Paragraph 6.1.a.4.3. RECEIVING.DoD Components:a. Monitor and visually inspect the WPM for the ISPM 15 certification mark on all incomingshipments.b. If there are no ISPM 15 markings, determine if the WPM can continue to be usedconsistently with Part 319 of Title 7, CFR or if it can be treated and remediated as appropriate.If WPM cannot be used, dispose of the WPM in accordance with the procedures in Volume 4 ofDoDM 4160.21.c. When receiving shipments from governmental organizations (e.g., General ServicesAdministration) for onward movement to:(1) An ISPM 15 participating country outside of the United States, inspect WPM forcompliance with ISPM 15 and remediate shipments as appropriate.(2) A non-ISPM 15 participating country outside of the Unite

Reissues and Cancels: DoD Manual 4140.65, "Issue, Use, and Disposal of Wood Packaging Material (WPM)," August 21, 2012 . Approved by: Jordan Gillis, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment . . DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA). Under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and